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• Kanuga Knitting and Quilting Retreat — 2026 TBD (last held January 2025)
  Hendersonville, NC.
  This is a retreat at an Episcopalian campground on a lake. Registration includes classes, lodging, and food.
   

• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival - January 24-25, 2026
  Virtual.
  Free Keynote Lecture: A Year in the Life of an Independent Fiber Artist and Dyer
   

• Knitting History Forum Conference — February 7, 2026
  Virtual.
  This academic conference is organized out of the United Kingdom. 
   

• Carolina Fiber Fest — March 13-14, 2026,
  NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
  This is a traditional fiber festival with a market and workshops.
   

• YarnCon - April 11-12, 2026
  Plumbers Union Hall, 1350 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
  Check out Julie's Blog post on her 2025 visit to YarnCon!
   

• Nash Yarn Fest — April 17-18, 2026
  The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37203)
  This is a new show in Nashville. It has workshops with Arne & Carlos and a market
   

• The Knitting Guild Association - Next Level Knitting Conference - April 17-18, 2026
  VIRTUAL
  This online conference has a full range of classes. Videos are posted for 6 months
   

• Local Yarn Store Day 2026  - TBD
  Yarn shops throughout the country will have specials and patterns. Be sure to show your friendly local yarn shop some love.
   

• Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival, April 25-27, 2026
  Gilmer County Civic Center in Ellijay.
  This is a sweet festival that supports regional fiber arts businesses.
   

• Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival - May 2-3, 2026
  Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794-9604.
   

• Georgia National Fair - October 8-18, 2026
  401 Larry Walker Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069-1367
  This is a traditional fair. It has a home arts and fine arts section including ribbons awarded for excellence in knitting.
   

• New York State Sheep and Wool Festival - October 15-18, 2026
  Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6550 Spring Brook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572
   

• Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair - October 23-25, 2026
  Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 761 Boylston Hwy-GATE 7, Fletcher NC 28732
  This is our big regional festival. If there is anything fiber arts related you need, this is the place to find it! There are lots of regional vendors and small businesses that appreciate the support. The 2024 show was canceled in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
   

• Alabama Fiber Festival - November 13-14, 2026
  Cahaba Brewing Co., Birmingham Alabama.